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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
1
A community contest offers a cash prize for correctly identifying a prominent citizen from a character sketch. The write up recalls a La Crosse Gun Club shoot with mischief around a goose prize, a playful flag finale, and a humorous justice court quip about a cow theft case showing local wit and recollections from Judge Brindley recalling C. L. Hood.
Mrs John L Hadden a three week newlywed died today after a blizzard trapped the couple for eight days while traveling from Utah to Cambridge Mass They began a honeymoon in Utah and aimed for Cambridge After losing their way they wandered for days in hunger and cold near Meeker Colorado where a lone ranch house was found miles off their route The husband an attorney from Cambridge Mass survived the ordeal with injuries and exhaustion.
AUKEE Wis Dec 9 Authorities arrested a man alleged to have planned to abduct attorney W C Zabeel who had previously represented a client. The case against Zisch was continued and he was said to have vowed to "do the job" if convicted.
Four Western governors arrived by train in Gton for an elaborate Dupont breakfast. Governor Penniwell and local officials greeted them and proceeded to a tour before their departure.
The son of John Alexander Dowie, founder of Zion City, has abandoned his faith and begun studying to become a minister at a theological seminary. The report notes Dowie was a student at the seminary when the change became known.
At Attorney Frank Winter's office this morning all cases against the Trempealeau Drainage District were settled out of court. The condemnation board earlier reported assessments on lands affected by the project. Many claims had been appealed. the settlement involved purchasing the lands in most instances. Trials had been set for next week in Trempealeau County circuit court.
In Johannesthal Germany on December 9 Herr Suvelack and a newspaper man flew as passengers for four hours and twenty three minutes surpassing the former record of two hours ten minutes and fifty five seconds held by Herr Von Illner who also carried a passenger.
The eighteen hour special from New York to Chicago carried the stork today but in Chicago the bird had flown leaving a little daughter with Mrs Bernard Ulrich wife of the Chicago Grand Opera business manager. Mother and child are doing well.
Manitouowoc Wisconsin December 9 Mrs. Mary Smith died here from her first illness at age 83. She lived in the city and this the report from local sources confirms her passing today.
Report indicates Higbee will proceed with a grand jury action on December 23. The move follows prior inquiries and signals potential formal legal steps tied to ongoing investigations.
After an informal conference Judge Higbee delays action on the grand jury petition until December 23. He will return to La Crosse after the Whitehall term and the Viroqua term. City Attorney Scribert drafts broader charges against Detectives Yolton and McGrath for protection money and officer misconduct. Anna Hartley, keeper of a Jay Street resort, is involved in the case. Prosecutors say evidence, statements from Frank and Bert Scott, and Hattie Bowker’s confession could clinch the case before the commission and prompt a grand jury.
Wisconsin tax commission will hear the states largest railways including Northwestern Omaha Chicago St Paul Burlington Illinois Central and Soo lines next week about their preliminary property valuations. They will seek lower assessments through representatives in Madison.
Iowa's entire congressional delegation urged President Taft to appoint Judge Horace A. Deemer chief justice of the Iowa supreme court as associate justice of the U S supreme court. They also asked for Thomas C. Dawson of the state department to be ambassador to Brazil.
In a December letter to President Taft Senator Works of California urges support for a plan to limit District of Columbia saloons to 100, arguing that the rampant immorality and vice there shames the nation.
The Hutchinson Trades union adopted resolutions threatening to withdraw from the National Federation unless Samuel Gompers resigns. Displeasure over Gompers' attitude in the McNamara case is cited as the reason.
The Gateway City Camp No. 360 W. A. A. meeting last night elected Consul John Weber Advisor John O. Berg banker William H. Luth clerk John D. Wilson escort William Hadke manager C. J. Johnson watchman Wm Swartz secretary Marvin C. Swennes for the next year.
Letters patent reorganizing Oshkosh from a common council to a commission system were mailed from the executive department. The city will inaugurate the new government January 1.
A brief note reports Packers after educated jury evidence in a legal setting. The text references jury input and ensuing actions without detailing names or locations.
In Chicago on December 9, attorneys for ten millionaire packing house defendants push for highly educated jurors. Judge Carleton oversees selection as defense tests prospective jurors with word definitions colors and politics to gauge mental acuity amid complex economic testimony.
Officials announce a formal investigation into the city scavenger program amid community concerns. City departments will review processes, procurement, and service levels to determine possible irregularities.
A heated council session over alleged irregular scavenger practices led to a health committee probe. A resolution to revoke the license was withdrawn due to bonds on the scavenger. An appropriation of 200 were approved to fund the investigation led by the city attorney.
Dr M W Dvorak died of typhoid fever at St Francis hospital La Crosse on October 19 at age thirty. A Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate 1903, he served as intern at St Francis. He was a respected physician and prolific contributor to the State Medical Society with a desk full of notes and a habit of daily study.
A powerful explosion leaves about 200 miners dead. Officials say the incident blocks rescue efforts and raises questions over mining safety and explosive handling. Police and mine operators coordinate emergency response as investigators search for causes.
Weather outlook for La Crosse Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa shows unsettled conditions with likely rain tonight or Sunday. Warmer tonight followed by cooler Sunday in parts. light rain possible in sections with higher tonight temperatures. Pressure centers drift eastward with depressions in Texas and west of Manitoba.
A blaze rages in the workings making entry impossible due to heavy gas and smoke. A rescue car is en route to assist and potentially reach any trapped workers.
Two hundred miners entombed at Briceville Tennessee mine after an early morning gas explosion. Rescue teams with oxygen helmets race from Knoxville as fire rages underground and gas chokes the entrance. Families gather, hopes fade, and officials warn of possible starvation before access is gained.
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